Press Releases

Senator Justice Hits 100 Day Mark Since Being Sworn In As Senator

WASHINGTON – Recently, Senator Jim Justice marked 100 days since being sworn in as a U.S. Senator and working on behalf of West Virginians in our nation’s capitol: “100 days in and we are off to the races. I have worked to introduce and support common-sense legislation, reach across the aisle when possible, and highlight all the great work of this Administration and Senate Republicans. I’ll continue my work to make sure West Virginia is spoken for and represented in the Senate, and I’ll continue to travel across the state to meet with folks to hear what they would like to see from Washington. It’s

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Senator Justice Applauds Senate Passage of the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice issued a statement following the Senate passage of the bipartisan Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act. A bill cosponsored by Senator Justice and originally introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN): “Absolutely no one, especially our hardworking correctional officers, should have to worry about being assaulted or harassed for just doing their job. The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act is strong, common-sense legislation that will protect those who serve in our federal prison facilities and face danger every day. I am proud to support this bipartisan bill, and along with my Bureau of Prisons Security Check and Action against Narcotics in Mail Act and will continue focusing

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Senator Justice Applauds Toyota’s $88 Million Investment in West Virginia Plant

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice issued a statement following Toyota’s recent announcement to boost hybrid vehicle output in West Virginia:  “Toyota has been an incredible business partner to our state and I’m proud to see their continued confidence in hard-working West Virginians. As Senator, I work every day to ensure West Virginia can continue to be a state of opportunity, exactly as I did while serving as Governor. Investments like this highlight the positive impacts a business-friendly state like West Virginia can reap when accompanied by President Trump’s commitment to bringing manufacturing jobs back to our country. America is catching on to what I’ve

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